Welcome to this pool front, open concept, 2 story condo in Serra Mesa. When you walk into the condo you immediately feel the openness and abundance of light. Featuring 2BR and 1 full bathroom upstairs and there is a half bath downstairs, laminate flooring, fresh paint and a cozy private patio. Complex features a pool and jacuzzi, green belts and sitting areas. This unit has an electric dryer hookup in the downstairs closet and washer hookups can easily be installed. This condo is centrally located, close to many restaurants and shops, beaches and hiking trails.
CondoProperty Type
1973Year Built
4.29 acresLot Size
$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Ilana Maczka•DRE #01994688• Coldwell Banker West
Bought with Russell Taylor•DRE #01318192• RE/MAX Connections
Light & Bright, 2 Bedroom, Ready to move in 2 Bath fully up-graded town-home. Centrally located in the heart of Serra Mesa & close to all, minutes away from mission valley, schools and the freeway. Newer kitchen with granite counter tops, Newer bathrooms with granite counter tops, no popcorn ceilings and tile floors throughout the downstairs living area. Neighborhoods: Sunburst Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
SDMLS #140063549
Feb 5, 2015
Relisted
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Feb 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 2, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2015
Price Changed
$214,900
$255/sq ft
Jan 14, 2015
Price Changed
$219,900
$261/sq ft
Dec 1, 2014
Listed
$225,000
$267/sq ft
SDMLS #120006138
Apr 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2012
Listed
$144,900
$172/sq ft
SDMLS #976008084
Oct 29, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 1997
Listed
$85,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 7, 1992
Sold
$86,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 1988
Sold
$61,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,247 (+3.9%)
$331,223 + $93,846
$425,069
2024
$5,049 (+2.3%)
$324,729 + $92,006
$416,735
2023
$4,938 (+2.7%)
$318,362 + $90,202
$408,564
2022
$4,807 (+22.8%)
$312,120 + $88,434
$400,554
2021
$3,916 (+1.2%)
$306,000 + $86,700
$392,700
2020
$3,869 (+1.8%)
$118,580 + $196,770
$315,350
2019
$3,800 (+6.9%)
$117,365 + $194,753
$312,118
2018
$3,554 (+128.2%)
$115,064 + $190,935
$305,999
2017
$1,557 (+1.7%)
$49,119 + $81,507
$130,626
2016
$1,531 (+1.5%)
$49,119 + $81,507
$130,626
2015
$1,509 (+1.5%)
$48,156 + $79,909
$128,065
2014
$1,486
$46,504 + $77,168
$123,672
2013
$1,485 (+8.4%)
$46,504 + $77,168
$123,672
2012
$1,370 (+1.8%)
$46,294 + $76,820
$123,114
2011
$1,345 (+1.7%)
$45,387 + $75,314
$120,701
2010
$1,323 (−0.3%)
$44,498 + $73,838
$118,336
2009
$1,326 (+3.6%)
$44,166 + $73,287
$117,453
2008
$1,280
$44,271 + $73,462
$117,733
Tax history for 3550 Ruffin Rd #188
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,247 (+3.9%)
$331,223 + $93,846
$425,069
2024
$5,049 (+2.3%)
$324,729 + $92,006
$416,735
2023
$4,938 (+2.7%)
$318,362 + $90,202
$408,564
2022
$4,807 (+22.8%)
$312,120 + $88,434
$400,554
2021
$3,916 (+1.2%)
$306,000 + $86,700
$392,700
2020
$3,869 (+1.8%)
$118,580 + $196,770
$315,350
2019
$3,800 (+6.9%)
$117,365 + $194,753
$312,118
2018
$3,554 (+128.2%)
$115,064 + $190,935
$305,999
2017
$1,557 (+1.7%)
$49,119 + $81,507
$130,626
2016
$1,531 (+1.5%)
$49,119 + $81,507
$130,626
2015
$1,509 (+1.5%)
$48,156 + $79,909
$128,065
2014
$1,486
$46,504 + $77,168
$123,672
2013
$1,485 (+8.4%)
$46,504 + $77,168
$123,672
2012
$1,370 (+1.8%)
$46,294 + $76,820
$123,114
2011
$1,345 (+1.7%)
$45,387 + $75,314
$120,701
2010
$1,323 (−0.3%)
$44,498 + $73,838
$118,336
2009
$1,326 (+3.6%)
$44,166 + $73,287
$117,453
2008
$1,280
$44,271 + $73,462
$117,733
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
842
Year built
1973
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Diego County
APN
4212302188
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RM-3-7
SERRA MESA
Residential-Multiple Unit Zone
The purpose of the RM zones is to provide for multiple dwelling unit development at varying densities. The RM zones individually accommodate developments with similar densities and characteristics. Each of the RM zones is intended to establish development criteria that consolidates common development regulations, accommodates specific dwelling types, and responds to locational issues regarding adjacent land uses.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Office
Medical office
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Association, Community Pool, Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Common Walls: 2+ common walls, No one above, No one below
Parcel Number: 4212302188
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 92
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Sun Burst
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Urban
School Information
High School District: San Diego Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 32.80681700
Longitude: -117.12960100
Directions: Off of Aero Dr and Ruffin Rd in Serra Mesa
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 842
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: San Diego County
APN: 4212302188
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026